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I like to eat vicks medicated sore throat drops; we cant chew gum @ work and these drops give a strong mint smell that i like. is it safe to eat these once or twice throughout the day if im not sick?

Q: i like to eat vicks medicated sore throat drops; we cant chew gum @ work and these drops give a strong mint smell that i like. is it safe to eat these once or twice throughout the day if im not sick?

: It will not do any harm. You may wish to brush your teeth after lunch for a healthier approach to oral hygiene and health.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

It will not do any harm. You may wish to brush your teeth after lunch for a healthier approach to oral hygiene and health.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 2/24/2023

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

This will not hurt anything as long as you are not having a reaction to any of the ingredients. Good luck.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/26/2023

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A member asked:

I like to eat vicks medicated sore throat drops; we cant chew gum @ work and these drops give a strong mint smell that i like. is it safe to eat these once or twice throughout the day if im not sick?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Seibert agreed

Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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